Most PROS use this Camera Mode 98.7% of the Time!

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00:00 Why Manual Mode isn’t ALWAYS ideal
01:03 The mode 90% Photographers use!
02:30 How to use Aperture Priority Better!
05:05 Support the Channel!
05:35 The mode you should use for HIGH SPEED ACTION!

[KienTran]

Don't forget as a photographer, your priority is to capture the subject! I shoot a lot of events (parties, concerts, etc) where often the lighting is trash and using a flash can be distracting. I always use A but I also set higher limits on ISO so I can keep a higher shutter speed to capture faster movements. The noise may bug me, but my clients love how in the moment and action focused my stuff is. One helpful thing is that Lightroom's AI noise filter is actually quite good now so it compensates well for the extra noise.

[thedarksurfer.]

I shoot with an A7iv. My Memory Recall settings are 1) AP. SS min 1/125, ISO min 100 max 6400 (daytime shooting). 2) AP. SS min 1/250 ISO min 100 max 12800 (nightime shooting). 3) MANUAL. Exposure Composition when needed. I primarily shoot with the Zeiss Batis 40mm f2. These settings have worked very well for me. Just thought I'd pass on the info. Aloha Jason, mahalo for another great video.

[JohnEboyee]

A professional photographer is someone who makes the majority of their income from taking photos, but doesn't automatically make them expertly skilled at their profession.

[andydufresnejr]

I shot alot in aperture priority when I first got into photography and learning. I only shoot manual now just cause I just dont want the camera choosing anything for me. Id rather deal with my mistakes in not changing settings than getting upset the camera didnt meter the way I thought it would.

[BrianTheCameraGuy]

Knocked it out if the park with this one. I love the knowledge amd I loved the fast editing. Great job Jason.

[RamaSivamani]

As much as I agree that pros will use Ap or shutter priority most of the time, beginners are not pros yet. For their journey in the study and practice of photography I think it is still better that they learn in manual mode first. Then when they really understand what they are doing in manual mode then using Ap or shutter priority to facilitate getting the shots they want in a more streamlined way is a better way of learning and developing a better sense for photography. Jumping straight to Ap without spending some time practicing in manual mode first is like trying to learn a pop song on piano without going through the fundamentals of learning how to play basic notes and scales first. I shoot in Ap primarily now but I spent the first three years of shooting photography only shooting in manual mode, because of this I feel I am better at recognizing when Ap, shutter priority, or manual mode will be better and am comfortable going into full manual when either Ap or shutter priority is not going to work for a specific situation (for example with studio strobes I prefer to be shooting manual mode).

[EkibenExpress]

Setting the ISO higher in Aperture Priority to get a faster shutter rate is a great tip.

[sonacphotos]

I'm always in Aperture priority with ISOASS turned on which limits how low the shutter speed can go. I shoot in a lot of dark places and with my 85mm, it can be quite difficult when the shutter speed is dropping to 1/20 and such. ISOASS allows me to keep it at 1/60, 1/120 as minimum etc and then auto ISO takes up the slack. Its a winning formula. I'm also permanently at -2ev, never have to move it.

[andreabeccarisi]

Keep these short but informative tutorial videos coming, Jason!

[GB-ezge]

I learned with an all manual film camera years ago. Murphy's Law dictates that if I am in A mode, I'll soon be confronted with a situation where I want to control the shutter; if I am in S mode, I'll want to control the aperture. I am normally in M mode so I can control both. ISO is usually fixed at base, although I'll occasionally use auto-ISO but will [hopefully] monitor it carefully.

[armandot]

Seriously? Nowadays manual with auto iso is the way to go. It is like combining Aperture and Shutter priority. One mode to rule them all. Also you stick with one mode and you do not risk to forget the dial in the wrong place at the wrong time.

[georgehayesviolin]

Great video! I almost exclusively shoot Manual for my landscapes, and of course astro, but when shooting wildlife I actually turn on auto ISO, and set the minimum and maximum ISO value that I’m comfortable with. I’ve found this is absolutely the easiest and most effective way to deal with frequently changing lighting conditions while still allowing me to control the shutter speed (important for moving subjects) and aperture (to maintain desired depth of field). I’ve used the custom programs to save specific camera settings for landscapes and wildlife so I can easily jump back and forth between the setups.

[laurjefferson]

Love this video. As someone who is a self-taught photographer I’ve been working on learning how to keep my images crisp and not blurry. Your breakdown on shutter speed is very helpful and I’ll be sure to use all of the other great tips given in this video. 🙏🏾

[tranbaocong]

I just had a very bad trip in an event photo because of Av mode, Av mode require your camera is high end. Some camera does not have Minimum Shutter Speed function so shutter speed go to low and causes blur photos.
Most important, in Av mode you receive the set up for ambient ligh, not for model. Lighting for model depends on flash lighting not on Av mode.

[michaelfigueroa.]

Always excited for Jason's new vids. whatever it is!

[cwantuch]

Super thanks. I really enjoy your channel a LOT. I switched over to Sony cameras this past year and used your channel to gain a lot of knowledge on the Sonys. Your sense of humor resonates with me which adds to the material you present. Keep it up!!!

[MikeArcher_HauntedSoldier]

As a new photographer in the last 4 months (Sony A7IV) this video was beyond helpful. Super thanks!!! Also, i captured a few pics yesterday and have been in awe. This video just motivates me more!!😎

[awesome_mountainbike]

You missed the most important Tipp on Sony cameras! Combining Aperture Priority with ISO Min SS that can be put in the function menu.

[Kcducttaper]

I've been toying around with this and basically figured out the exact same thing. I've only had my camera (a6700) for a little over a week now, so I'm still figuring out what it can/can't do, but it does start to get noticeably noisy around 6400 ISO. Pups catching treatos mid-flight also start to get blurry at any shutter speed under 1/100. I got the best kit lens Sony offered (Sony 18-135 f3.5-5.6) and it really struggles to get a crisp action image even in a well lit living room sometimes (it's a nice outdoor lens though). I picked up a Sigma 30mm f1.4 and a Sony 15mm f1.4 and that helps a LOT. I can drop the ISO down to reasonable levels while still keeping a high enough shutter speed to prevent motion blur by opening that aperture way up!

[mongini]

depending on the occasion (private or paid work) i use aperture priority or manual. What both have in common: Auto ISO - especially in manual. Cause lets face it: you controll shutter speed for freezing action / movement (or dont if you're goin for that), you adjust your aperture to controll depth of field, and maybe the light itself... which will leave you with ISO as the "only" variable. So i let the camera decide. Only if want to underexpose to save the sky or want a silhouette i start to controll iso manually (or use Exposure Compensation if i'm lazy)
for private use or on vaccations, i mostly use aperture prio with auto ISO set to a minimum shutter speed... works like a charm.
and maybe you see a pattern here: the only thing i will ALWAYS stay in controll of is aperture - cause in my opinion this has the most impact into the look and feel of an image.
just my 2 cents

EDIT: 3200 max for APS-C? thats lowballing for todays cameras, my limit is 12800 on a Fuji X-H2 - yes its stupid high, but the noise pattern of this camera has a certain look that i like, especially if i go for black and white images. And with the new AI noise reduction options we have today, its even less of a problem...